Pete Finnigan's Oracle Security Weblog

This is the weblog for Pete Finnigan. Pete works in the area of Oracle security and he specialises in auditing Oracle databases for security issues. This weblog is aimed squarely at those interested in the security of their Oracle databases.

I was looking for a rescue disk for Linux that included a root file system on the net for a contact of mine to try and rescue a Linux server running their Oracle database. I don't know the full details of the problem yet but I found an interesting site that includes an image to build Linux on a floppy that also includes a root file system. I thought it might be useful for readers of this weblog.

It is always better to prepare for the worse before it happens and to have all the tools ready to hand. A Linux boot disk with a live file system on it could also be useful for forensics work where you do not want to disturb the original operating system.

This particular disk seems very useful. The FAQ states that tomsrtbt is:

The goals for this floppy disk Linux were to get as much useful stuff onto one disk as possible and to be able to build and maintain itself under itself and that recovery and rescue functions get priority.

This is a useful tool that anyone running Oracle on Linux should consider. It can be found here.

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